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The best method to avoid cotton shrinkage is washing the garment in cold water and air drying. One-hundred percent cotton is the most prone to shrinkage. Cotton and polyester blends shrink less. Cotton can be pre-shrunk, which means it was washed prior to construction of the garment. Another type of cotton is shrink-proof, which is treated with shrink-resistant or durable press finishes that prevent the cotton from relaxing when it's washed.